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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k. If you’re still worried you’ll break your resolution, consider motivating yourself by money. Bring your lunch to work more frequently. Eliminate expensive membership fees (i.e. that gym you no longer use.)

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? I know for myself, it was challenging at times. I wanted to use my money for other things. If you ask me, no.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. I know for me it wasn’t easy; I needed a lot of support and motivation. Shawanda Greene from You Have More Than You Think presents Why’s It Got To Be All or Nothing? Jason from Live Real, Now shares his story of Getting Back on Track.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. Be very clear of your motives before buying something. If you always have more month than cash and never seem to get ahead or even to even, it’s time to look at some reasons you may be broke.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Among the many benefits afforded to many 401k participants is the ability to borrow funds from the account for personal purposes. We have something similar in Canada and it definitely motivates you to save. A few friends have had to file in the past and it sure sounds complex to me.